September 29th 2024.
In the world of politics, it's not uncommon for politicians to face criticism and backlash from their opponents. And Conservative leadership hopeful Kemi Badenoch is no stranger to this. But she's not one to back down easily. In fact, she's ready to fight back when her critics come after her.
Recently, Badenoch's public persona has been on the rise as she's engaged in several heated debates, particularly on issues related to culture and social values. One of her most notable clashes was with Doctor Who star David Tennant. When asked about this on Sky News' Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips, Badenoch confidently stated that she won't shy away from speaking her mind.
"Why is it that people are so bothered by someone who stands up for themselves?" she asked. "It seems like they don't like it when women or politicians speak their minds. But let me tell you, I'm not afraid to stand up for myself. If someone comes at me, I'll hit back. But I'm not someone who goes looking for a fight."
This fiery attitude was put to the test when Tennant made a speech at the British LGBT Awards, where he openly expressed his wish for Badenoch to "shut up" and disappear. He later clarified that he didn't mean any harm towards her. But Badenoch didn't take his words lightly. She criticized him for being a "rich, lefty, white male celebrity" who couldn't see past his own ideology to understand the impact of attacking the only Black woman in government.
But Tennant wasn't the only one to come after Badenoch. Ex-Conservative MP Nadine Dorries and former Post Office chair Henry Saunter have also engaged in public clashes with her. When questioned about this by Trevor Phillips, Badenoch pointed out that she was simply minding her own business when they decided to attack her.
And it's not just her opponents that Badenoch has to face. She's also in the midst of the ongoing Tory leadership race, along with Shadow Home Secretary James Cleverly, Shadow Security Minister Tom Tugendhat, and ex-immigration minister Robert Jenrick. But there's still over a month before the new leader is officially announced on November 2, after a vote by Conservative Party members.
The four contenders recently appeared on Sky News to share their views and plans for the party. This comes ahead of the Tory conference in Birmingham, where they will have the opportunity to connect with voters through hustings, Q&A sessions, and speeches. And just a week after the conference ends, Conservative MPs will choose the final two candidates who will then face the party membership in the final round.
Unfortunately, former Home Secretary Priti Patel and Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride were eliminated in the first two rounds of voting. But for Badenoch and the remaining three contenders, the race is far from over. With determination and a strong will to fight for what she believes in, Badenoch continues to push forward in her pursuit of Conservative leadership.
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